bat question

[Rich Ives]

Originally Posted by mbcrowder

No offense ... and it's not usually just you... but is anyone else tired of this kind of snittery?

Question: If X and Y and Z happen, then is BR out?
Answer: Yes.
Snit: Not always! If X is not true, and something else happens that is also not in the OP, then BR is NOT out.

Come on.

Rita and I have been internet "friends" for many many years on various boards. She's caught me in muisunderstandings also.

What we both want to do is make sure everyone understands the rules.

In this case there was an implication that the LL Junior rules were the overall LL rules while in fact the LL bat rules vary by level. We should always make an effort to get things straightned out so the lurkers don't go away with a misunderstanding. It'll save some future grief at a game somewhere.

[Rita C]

Originally Posted by Rich Ives

Rita and I have been internet "friends" for many many years on various boards. She's caught me in muisunderstandings also.

What we both want to do is make sure everyone understands the rules.

In this case there was an implication that the LL Junior rules were the overall LL rules while in fact the LL bat rules vary by level. We should always make an effort to get things straightned out so the lurkers don't go away with a misunderstanding. It'll save some future grief at a game somewhere.

EXACTLY!

Rita

[Steven Tyler]

Originally Posted by TwoBits

Speaking FED rules, the -3 rule applies to bats "not made of a single piece of wood". See rule 1-3-2c.

There are no restrictions on weight to length ratio on wood bats.

Check the FED rule book, I was thinking 36" was the maximum length of a one piece wood bat.

[nopachunts]

Originally Posted by Steven Tyler

Check the FED rule book, I was thinking 36" was the maximum length of a one piece wood bat.

Correct as per 1-3-3.

[CT1]

There are no restrictions on weight to length ratio on wood bats.

Originally Posted by Steven Tyler

Check the FED rule book, I was thinking 36" was the maximum length of a one piece wood bat.

Length is NOT a ratio.

[mbyron]

Originally Posted by CT1

Length is NOT a ratio.

Of course, neither is the restriction. –3 is a differential, not a ratio.

[Steven Tyler]

Originally Posted by CT1

Length is NOT a ratio.

I know, and when they say way to rake it, it doesn't mean they batted with a rake. (or fixed the field for that matter either).

Years ago I had a maple bat that was a 35-29. You don't see that everyday. That little extra weight toward the end gave it some good pop at a very light weight. Less weight=more bat speed. The best of both worlds.

[mbyron]

There's no differential limit for wood bats because they tend to limit themselves. A bat that's too long and too light (less than –3) is likely to break, which is not an advantage for the batter.

[Steven Tyler]

Originally Posted by mbyron

There's no differential limit for wood bats because they tend to limit themselves. A bat that's too long and too light (less than –3) is likely to break, which is not an advantage for the batter.

Correct. Sometimes the bat maker will come across a one of a kind billet.

[Rich Ives]

Originally Posted by Josephcecil

I have a question about Bat Houses?
I've heard that bat houses are very good at getting rid of bugs, yes or no?

Not the house itself. It's an inanimate object and doesn't eat anything - or scare them away for that matter.

[WWUmp]

Originally Posted by Rita C

Oh wait, I guess I'm expecting people to read the rules...

Rita

LL coaches read the rules? Fat chance, lol!